About George Ricketts
Lived 1864 – 1927 (aged 63). George Ricketts was a British cricketer.
George William Ricketts (2 June 1864 – 16 June 1927) was an English first-class cricketer active 1887–1902 who played for Surrey, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Oxford University.
Ricketts was born in Allahabad (then within the Bengal Presidency), a son of a British official in the Bengal Civil Service. He was educated at Winchester College and Oriel College, Oxford. He was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1889 and was recorder of Portsmouth from 1914. He became a Bencher in 1920. He died in South Kensington.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Ricketts?
British cricketer (1864-1927)
When was George Ricketts born?
George Ricketts was born on 2 June 1864.
When did George Ricketts die?
George Ricketts died on 16 June 1927.
What was George Ricketts's occupation?
George Ricketts was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Ricketts?
George Ricketts was British.
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· DBpedia: George Ricketts (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Ricketts. https://biography.guide/george-ricketts/
MLA: "George Ricketts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-ricketts/.
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